Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (200g) Rolled Oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup (120g) All-Purpose Flour (or Gluten-Free Blend)
  • ½ cup (50g) Chopped Almonds or Walnuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup (115g) Unsalted Butter, melted (or Coconut Oil)
  • ½ cup (120ml) Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ½ cups (200g) Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or Tapioca Starch (if using frozen berries)
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, nuts (if using), baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together melted butter (or coconut oil), honey/maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. In another small bowl, toss the mixed berries with lemon juice and cornstarch (if using frozen berries).
  6. Press half of the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan, creating an even layer.
  7. Spread the berry mixture evenly over the oat base.
  8. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the berry filling.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the berries are bubbling.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 12 bars.